CONTENTS
AUGUST 2021
Did you know that the DMV is one of the nation's top apple-growing regions? Page 8
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30 DEPARTMENTS
FINDING THEIR RHYTHM
Clarinet or trumpet? How to help your child
begin their musical journey.

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AFTER THE BELL
After-school activities that are fun for kids
don't have to be stressful for you.

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OUT-THE-DOOR CHECKLIST
"Don't forget your lunch!" This handy pull-out
will make mornings less stressful for everyone.

SIT, STAY ... SEE YOU SOON!
With kids back in school and parents back to
work, many pets will be alone for the first
time. Let us help make the transition easier.

Get your kids ready for the return to
school this fall. Look inside this issue for
back-to-school articles, tips and more.

CALENDAR
FAMILY FUN
Top picks for local apple picking
EDITOR’S PICKS

PARENT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Meet Andrea Creel, founder of
Shining Kids Yoga
HEALTHY FAMILY
Tips for parents of picky eaters
EDUCATION
Beating the back-to-school blues
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BOOK MARKED
Reading about the return to school
MY TURN
When her 4-year-son needed glasses, this
local mom wrote a book to cheer him up.

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